I want you Lord(Part 2)

Judges 4:8” "If you go with me, I will go; but if you don't go with me, I won't go,"

I am excited to write this devotion, simply thrilled, I only hope I would be able to put all that God revealed to me in this devotion and let the anointing permeate through this:
You should have read Part 1 of this message, in order to clearly understand the background. 

Barak faced Sisera, who commanded 900 iron chariots, a massive technological advantage over Israel’s foot soldiers. Barak did not tell Deborah, ‘give me iron chariots and increase my army to face this mighty force’, no…no….he did not say that, all he said was, ‘ YOU COME WITH ME’, PERIOD.  He depended on God’s favour, which Deborah—as a prophetess—represented, rather than his own military might. Hallelujah! People talk of lack of faith on the part of Barak but I look at his focus on being surrounded by godly people around him. Amen. Clap hands for God! Attend midweek Bible study, be regular to Church, attend all the prayer meetings organised by your pastor, connect with godly friends rather than worldly successful people. What are you surrounded with today? Are you trusting your swanky car, your duplex villa that you purchased with EMIs, your bank balance, your educational degrees, your zero figure, your six pack muscles( all these are iron chariots) or are you trusting God to give you victory? Tell me. Examine your heart today friend!

Choose Divine Presence Over worldly materials!
I compare this to Moses, who refused to lead Israel without God's manifest presence (Exodus 33:15). "Then Moses said to him, 'If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.'" Glory! His presence is more important than all the perishing presents and treasures of this world!

When Deborah warned that he would lose the honor of the victory to a woman, Barak did not withdraw his request. This indicates he valued the assurance of God’s presence more than his personal reputation as a commander.

INCONVENIENCE & CHALLENGES SHOULD NOT DETER YOUR FAITH, TRUST GOD TO TAKE YOU THROUGH HIGH WATERS! He led 10,000 men down from Mount Tabor—high ground where chariots were useless—to a flat plain where the chariots had every advantage. This was trusting God 100%!

Right now today in Abide School, the free school that we run for underprivileged children of Hyderabad: has no water ( even though it is winter here) the ground is dry, we don’t have modern amenities, our building is old, workers leave, teachers suddenly vanish but you know what, “GOD IS WITH US, HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU”, this is enough to face the challenges. Today I have to cook for the students, with no cook, I go in the strength of His presence.
God bless you! (to continue)